It Could Happen Here The Pro Palestine Movement Two Years After Genocide feat. Dana El Kurd
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Nov 12, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Ahmed Moor, an author and activist focused on Palestine and US foreign policy, shares insights from his formative years in Gaza and his political awakening after 9/11. He explores how recent events have transitioned the pro-Palestine movement from a foreign policy critique to a central piece of American democracy debates. Moor emphasizes the need for grassroots organizing and reevaluates approaches to statehood and intersectionality in activism, advocating for local engagement and principled demands.
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Palestine Moved To The Center Of US Politics
- Two years of genocide pushed Palestine from a niche issue into the core of American political life.
- This revealed deep ties between US domestic priorities and imperial foreign policy, changing how voters view elites.
From Foreign Policy To Empire Analysis
- Activist analysis shifted from isolated foreign-policy critiques to a holistic critique of empire.
- Organizers now link domestic resource allocation and working-class struggles to imperial wars abroad.
Electoral Strategy Faced A Reality Check
- Electoral faith among some organizers eroded after perceived institutional betrayals.
- Newer strategies emphasize reconstituting parties instead of seeking incremental inclusion.
